Job Title: Senior Staff Attorney, Democracy: Education & Youth
Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Staff Attorney will be integral to the Democracy: Education and Youth Advocacy and Litigation Impact Team (ALIT), utilizing litigation, strategic legal advocacy, and community lawyering to help the organization achieve its impact goals. The primary focus is on strengthening and defending public education as a cornerstone for a multi-racial, inclusive democracy. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing new cases in consultation with organization staff and community partners.
- Training and mentoring legal staff as needed.
- Developing and maintaining collaborations and partnerships with community organizations.
- Investigating, gathering information, and interviewing clients and witnesses.
- Collaborating with team members of other ALITs in the Legal Department and other departments to advance the impact goals and campaigns of the organization.
- Researching and writing legal memos and briefs on complex legal and factual questions.
- Representing the organization in various forums, including courts, community groups, legislators, and state agencies.
- Responding to requests for legal assistance.
- Performing other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the job classification.
Education and Experience:
Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for the role, demonstrating a commitment to equitable hiring practices. Requirements include:
- At least six (6) years of federal court civil litigation or comparable experience post law school.
- Membership in good standing of at least one state bar in the United States, preferably in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, or Washington, .
- . degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Salary Information:
This is an exempt role with a minimum starting salary of $73, annually, based on legal experience post law school. The salary structure is as follows:
- Staff Attorney I (1-3 years out of law school): $73,
- Staff Attorney II (4-5 years out of law school): $84,
- Senior Staff Attorney I (6 & 7 years out of law school): $97,
- Senior Staff Attorney II (8 & 9 years out of law school): $112,
- Senior Staff Attorney III (10 & 11 years out of law school): $129,
- Senior Staff IV (12+ years out of law school): $148,
Where and How You'll Work:
The role offers the following work designations:
- Local Remote: Working remotely with the expectation of attending work-related activities at organization offices or in the states where the organization operates.
- Telework: Working at an organization office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
This position reports to the Senior Supervising Attorney, Democracy: Education & Youth ALIT.
Other Specialist Considerations:
The job is performed under general office conditions with no strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. The position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Disclaimer:
The statements provided describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity:
The organization is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, considering applicants equally without regard to age, caregiver status, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, or veteran status.
